Dear Asian filmmakers, the Movies that Matter Festival (Netherlands) is accepting films until November 1, 2025.

About the festival:
Since this festival’s first edition in 1995, the number of movies made about situations in which human rights are being violated and human dignity is at stake has risen considerably. The founding of Movies that Matter created a new platform on which the human rights movies and the increasing public interest in them can be brought together. This covers national programmes, among which an education programme, a monthly national film programme and a film and debate festival in The Hague, as well as international projects.

Eligibility:
– Only documentaries and feature films finalized or with a world premiere in 2025/2026 are eligible to submit.
– The festival accepts films of any lengths.
– Films doesn’t require a premiere status but does take it into account with the final decision-making regarding the film selection.
– Films already released in Dutch cinemas, broadcasted on Dutch television, or available online for free are not eligible for submission.
– Films available on paid online platforms are eligible to submit.
– Films must be submitted with English commentary and/or English dialogue or in the original version with English subtitles.
– Submissions must be made via the festival’s website.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: End of February 2026

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://moviesthatmatter.nl/festival/industry/film-insturen/rules-regulations-submissions/

To submit to the festival please visit: https://moviesthatmatter.nl/en/festival/industry/film-submissions/

We remind readers that the Movies that Matter Festival will take place from March 20 – 28, 2026 in The Hague and several satellite cities, Netherlands.

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